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CROCUS, Spring-blooming 
The Giant-flowered Varieties 
Everybody knows and loves the cheery 
Crocus, which braves the winds and frost of the 
declining winter. No other early flower does 
mcre to herald the coming of spring and to 
brighten our gardens. Crocus are of easy culture 
and are effective in rock gardens, perennial 
borders, under shrubs and many other places. 
Scmetimes they are planted in the lawn and 
between low creeping plants. Plant plenty of 
Crocus this fall to brighten your garden early 
next spring. Set the bulbs 3 to 4 inches deep and 
2 to 3 inches apart. 
The following is a list of top-notch giant- 
flowering varieties of the new and popular kinds. 
Please note that we offer only top, large size 
bulbs. The larger the bulb, the more blooms 
per bulb. 
12 of any one variety for 95c; 25 of any one 
variety for $1.65; 50 of any one variety for $2.50; 
100 of any one variety for $4.50; 250 of any one 
variety for $9.00. 
Blizzard (Snowstorm). 
flowers of great beauty. 
Early Perfection. Dark violet-blue; deep and 
intense coloring. 
Enchantress. Clear porcelain-blue, large flow- 
ers. Very pleasing; early. 
Excelsior. Pure lilac. 
known; early. 
Golden Goblet. Giant golden yellow flowers 
In great quantities. 
King of the Whites. Pure white. Fine stand- 
ard variety for combining with all other 
colors. 
Nigger Boy. Dark purple-blue, almost black; 
large flowers. 
Purpurea Grandiflora. 
late. Beautiful. 
Queen of the Blues. Dark blue: one of the best. 
Sir Walter Scott. White striped lilac. 
Striped Queen. Blue striped white. A late 
bloomer. 
Pure white, globular 
Largest lilac flowers 
Large purple-blue; 

Giant-flowering Spring Crocus 

CROCUS SPECIES 
WINTER AND EARLY SPRING 
FLOWERING 
Besides the popular Spring Crocus, there are 
several interesting species that bloom much 
earlier, often before the snow is gone. They are 
very lovely and create much interest—and what 
is more, all are permanent, coming up year after 
year without much care. They are charming in 
the rock garden, planted between Sedums and 
other low creeping plants, and in front of and 
under shrubs. 
The following selected list are the finest and 
the most beautiful of the many varieties avail- 
able. All merit a place in your garden, but we 
wish to call your particular attention to E. 
August Bowles and E. P. Bowles. They are 
especially exquisite. 
Aureus. A very lovely deep golden yellow and 
orange, with a touch of scarlet in the center. 
12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.90; $5.50 per 100. 
Cloth of Gold (Susianus). Golden yellow, 
striped brown on cuter petals. 12 for 65c; 
25 for $1.10; $3.50 per 100. 
E. August Bowles. Buttercup-yellow, the 
lower part of the flower shaded dark brown 
outside; large rounded blooms. One of the 
most beautiful of the Crocus species. 6 for 90c; 
12 for $1.65; 25 for $3.00. 
E. P. Bowles. Dark yellow, feathered purple 
outside. Very outstanding. 6 for 90c; 12 for 
$1.65; 25 for $3.00. 
Etruscus. Self-colored mauve flowers. 12 for 
$1.25; 25 for $2.35. 
Sieberi. Pale lilac with orange stigmata. This 
may also be used for planting in bowls with 
bulb fiber or soil. Will bloom in late January 
and last for quite a long time. 12 for 75c; 
25 for $1.35; $4.50 per 100. 
Snow Bunting. Pure white, yellow base, 
purplish stripe outside. Distinctive. 12 for 
$1.25; 25 for $2.35. 

GIANT-FLOWERING CROCUS BY COLOR 
5 beautiful colors 
OFFER NO. 8F-60 
50 bulbs, 10 each of the 5 colors for $2.75 
OFFER NO. 8F-60A 
100 bulbs, 20 each of the 5 colors for $5.00 
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Yellow, Blue, Purple, White and Striped 
OFFER NO. 8F-60B 
250 bulbs, 50 each of the 5 colors for $11.00 
OFFER NO. 8F-60C 
500 bulbs, 100 each of the 5 colors for $19.50 
Tomasinianus. Pale lavender, outside silvery 
gray. A very charming species which blooms 
in early spring; one of the best for naturalizing, 
especially in woods or shady places. No other 
Crocus does as well and multiplies or flowers 
as freely without care or attention. 12 for 
65c; 25 for $1.10; $3.50 per 100. 
Tomasinianus, Barr’s Purple. A beautiful 
form of the above with pure violet flowers. 
12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.35. 
CROCUS, AUTUMN-FLOWERING 
These should be planted early. Order early, 
therefore, so that they may give you seme blooms 
yet this fall. These lovely little gems are very 
Interesting subjects. They grow easily in sun or 
light shade, and are permanent. Once planted 
they will increase without care each year. They 
are ideal for rock gardens and other places where 
miniature flowers show at their best. 
Sativus. Saffron Crocus. Large, purplish lilac 
flowers feathered violet, with showy orange 
stigmata; slightly scented. Flowers freely 
when established. 12 for 85c; 25 for $1.60; 
$4.75 per 100. 
Speciosus. Large, bright blue flowers, beau- 
tifully veined; orange-red anthers and bright 
yellow throat. 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.35; $4.00 
per 100. 
Speciosus Aitchisoni. Long, handsome Iaven- 
der flowers with sharp tapering petals, prettily 
feathered a darker shade and with silvery 
flush on outer petals. Very late. 12 for $1.00; 
25 for $1.90; $5.50 per 100. 
Speciosus Albus. Grand pure white variety. 
Large, snow-white flowers are produced in 
abundance and are marvelous when seen 
coming through dwarf Sedums or springing up 
as from nowhere under the shrubs. 12 for 
$1.00; 25 for $1.90; $5.50 per 100. 
Speciosus, Artabir. Pale blue, dark-feathered 
large flowers. This variety contrasts well with 
the white form. 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.90; 
$5.50 per 100. 
Zonatus. F'+wers rose-lilac with yellow throat, 
freely produced. One of the most satisfactory 
kinds. Also easily grown indoors. 12 for 85c; 
25 for $1.60; $4.75 per 100. 
Special Notes on Crocus Speciosus, 
Speciosus Albus, and all other Speciosus 
varieties: Aside from being outstanding for 
the garden, they are also highly recommended 
for planting in flat bowls filled with bulb 
fiber or soil. They will bloom in about two 
weeks. No more than 2 inches of fiber or soil 
is required and no drainage is necessary. 
‘The bowls or pans need not be kept in a 
dark place, but can be placed in the con- 
servatory or the living-room. They bloom 
very freely. You may also like to try mixing 
the Albus with the blue. They make a very 
good combination. Nothing could be more 
beautiful than a bowl or pan of these lovely 
little flowers in full bloom. 


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